I baked the batter in small loaf pans to gift to the ladies I visit teach, and used two 6-inch cake pans for the rest. You could also use a 9×13-inch pan or a bundt pan if you want to get fancy.
📋 IngredientsFruits & Vegetables
½ cup butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oat flour
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1½ tsp baking soda
3 tbsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 cups diced apples
1½ cups chopped pecans
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1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
🍽️ InstructionsDesserts
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your chosen pan(s) well.
Step 2: Cream the Base
In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
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Step 3: Spice It Up
Add salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Add the Flours
Gradually mix in the all-purpose and oat flours until fully combined.
Step 5: Fold in Fruit & Nuts
Stir in applesauce, then gently fold in diced apples and chopped pecans.Baked Goods
Step 6: Bake
Spread batter into prepared pans. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Make the Glaze
Once cakes are cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
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Step 8: Decorate & Serve
Transfer glaze to a piping bag or plastic bag with a snipped corner. Pipe over cakes and enjoy!
